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be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W vs Seasonic Prime PX-1300: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W and Seasonic Prime PX-1300 separate most on wattage: be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W at 850 W, Seasonic Prime PX-1300 at 1300 W, 35% in favour of Seasonic Prime PX-1300. Warranty splits them by another 17%, again favouring Seasonic Prime PX-1300. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and colour. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W sits at $94.99 against $299.99 for Seasonic Prime PX-1300.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 850 W-35% | 1300 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.9 A | 108 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 1x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, SATA and Molex per Seasonic modular cable set |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing, 4-pole motor | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, Hybrid Silent fan control |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | No | Yes |
| Length | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 850W | Prime PX-1300 |
| Typical Price | $94.99 | $299.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5676 | https://seasonic.com/prime-px/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W | Seasonic Prime PX-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $94.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $299.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Seasonic Prime PX-1300
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1300W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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